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Style: Primitive
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage ceramic glazed storage jar.  This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful urn which was most likely created in the late part of the 19th century. Used for storage and transportation. Amazing color and patina. Top opening...
Category

1880s Turkish Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Urns

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...
Category

Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder

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19th Century Copper Vessel
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century patinated copper vessel with iron handles.
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19th Century British Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Copper Vessel
19th Century Copper Vessel

19th Century Copper Vessel

H 18.51 in Dm 22.84 in
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900

H 13 in Dm 10.24 in
Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900

H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
19th Century European Marble Water Basin
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a European water basin with very thick walls. It is made of white marble with gray veins. This basin could easily be used as a basin for your bathr...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Marble

19th Century European Marble Water Basin
19th Century European Marble Water Basin

19th Century European Marble Water Basin

H 7.88 in W 19.25 in D 14.63 in
19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of dining table and armchairs. Garden or Patio Furniture. Indoor and outdoor.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta

19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta

H 30.31 in W 20.86 in D 2.87 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French cast iron white painted garden urn planters. Original weathered rusty patina. Weight: 38.5 lbs. each Dimensions: 12" Height x 19" Diameter. Bas...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4

19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4

H 12 in Dm 19 in
2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of guardian elephants are made of solid teak wood with ...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Urns

Materials

Teak

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

H 18 in W 17 in D 41 in
Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully executed, handmade, wood-turned weed vase by master woodturner Rude Osolnik who is widely regarded, along with Bob Stocksdale, as one of the finest woodturners in American woodturning history. In 1992, he was presented by then Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, the Milner Award, the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement. The vase is made from locust wood, quite rare for Osolnik, features highlighted striped areas of dark and light. It is signed "Osolnik Originals...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase

Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique brass water jug from the 19th century, with calligraphy. Created in India during the 19th century, this brass water jug features...
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass

Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy
Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy

Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy

H 11 in Dm 12.5 in
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Metal

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

H 14.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below), profusely decorated and intricately detailed naturalistic sc...
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20th Century Primitive Urns

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 2.25 in
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder Horn. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black Forest Collection. This is a truly fine carved older piece. Great lodge or ski cabin...
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1890s German Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s

H 24.38 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
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Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique T. Harrington Lyons crock offers salt glazed stoneware construction with double handles and blue decorated with stylized floral design, maker stamp as photographed, c1870 ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870
Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870

Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870

H 10.5 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century grain bin made from a hollowed out tree trunk. Grain bins were used to store grains and were tall to keep pesky rodents out. Today it makes a wonderful vesse...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Elm

19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin

19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin

H 34 in Dm 21 in
Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Beautifully crafted pottery from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. This particular vessel was used to store water.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta, Pottery

Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

H 11 in Dm 12 in
Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and antique Indian wooden pot made in late 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use. Works well in a wabi sabi style.
Category

1890s Indian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style

Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style

H 8.27 in Dm 6.7 in L 8.27 in
Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
A beautiful Spanish terracotta olive oil jar. Spain, circa 1880-1900 Weathered.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar

Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar

H 13.39 in W 13 in D 13 in
Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Cedar coffee mortar from the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Region: Huasteca Potosina border with Hidalgo.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns

Materials

Cedar

Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's

Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's

H 13 in W 25 in D 10 in
Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Shipibo vase or urn, nice form and embellishments, no structural damage or repairs, just minor wear to the resin finish from age and use.
Category

Early 20th Century Peruvian Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn

Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn

H 9.25 in Dm 7.5 in
Pair of Crucible Planter
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pair of crucible planter, used for melting metals and other substances. Original patina.
Category

1890s French Antique Primitive Urns

Pair of Crucible Planter
Pair of Crucible Planter

Pair of Crucible Planter

H 145.67 in Dm 122.05 in
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large and rare 18th century French bathtub heater with two arms and retaining its original lid, the piece incorporates a hand-wrought iron brace and h...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Copper

Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French

Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French

H 30 in W 24 in D 12 in
Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s
Located in Bellport, NY
A large sculptural terracotta primitive water vessel from the Yucatan Peninsula. The vessel can lay down or sit on the wooden band as shown, there are two available, with a three in...
Category

1890s Mexican Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s
Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s

Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s

H 20 in Dm 28 in

Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive urns made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $4,180 while the average work can sell for $1,196.

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